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Probiotics for Urogenital Infections.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Urogenital infections are non-sexually transmitted infections, including urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast vaginitis. There is an association between abnormal vaginal flora and the risk of UTIs. Only about 50 microbial species may inhabit the vagina (compared to 800 in the gut). The flora of premenopausal women are dominated by Lactobacillus species. Hormonal changes, pH […]

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Antioxidative and Hypocholesterolemic Effect of Lactobacillus Casei.

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

Low blood levels of HDL-cholesterol (high density lipoprotein-cholesterol) and high levels of LDL-cholesterol (low density lipoprotein-cholesterol) are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. LDL-cholesterol is most easily oxidized and may be a cause of atherosclerosis. Therapeutic approaches to atherosclerosis include finding products which prevent LDL oxidation. Fermented milk and cultured products with dairy have cholesterol lowering […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Cardiovascular disease

Supplements: Antioxidants, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus helveticus, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, Vitamin E

Foods: Dairy, Fermented milk, Milk, Tea (Camellia sinensis), Vegetables, Wine

Miscellaneous: Cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol